Revealing the Mystery Behind the Disappearing 9 Patch Block

Do you love an easy block that looks complicated? The disappearing 9 patch block is for you. This simple 3 rows by 3 squares block can be made into what I am going to call an imposter! The imposter block looks complicated, but behind it's beauty and sophistication is a simple 9 patch.
I will share 4 ways to make imposter blocks and show you how you can use any size squares to do it!
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[@imadandy8145]

“…and if you are, you’re watching the wrong channel.” OMG! I burst out laughing! My husband gave me a look, since he’s watching tv and has no idea what I’m watching on my iPad. I love your videos, April! You’re my kind of quilter. 😄😋

[@MsDale1976]

Love this! Never knew what was meant by disappearing nine patch!Duh 😮

[@EQWidow]

Thank you, April, for making quilting so much less intimidating for me. It's not a mistake - it's a modification! That's my new mantra! Seriously, love your channel because of the realness of it. Perfection isn't as important to me as fun and creativity are. You, rock!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you for taking the mystery out of the disappearing 9 patch !!! Well Done❣Your shout outs were so sweet too💗

[@amyhofner6777]

You are my kind of quilter! It’s not a mistake, it’s a modification. ❤️

[@debcobb9739]

I like to watch you because you laugh at yourself and move on to finishing what you started. I have tried these blocks and it was scary to cut up my blocks at first but I was pleased with what I got in the end. Took some remeasuring in the end. Please keep bringing us interesting tutorials that encourages us to give them a try.

[@leoniemcewen7578]

😂❤❤ definitely the pink sashing between them..😊

[@carolynmills513]

Upper right is my favorite too. You could use the same center square on all and bring it all together. I have yardage to make a king sized quilt and think i finally found the pattern.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Sounds great!

[@JudithJoice-nk7mf]

Yes, the pink sashing sounds perfect. Can’t wait to see the finished quilt.

[@tammyjohnston4874]

April, just let me say, you’re a hoot to watch!!!! I love your editorials while you’re filming. Perfectionists this is not your channel 😂😂😂. I love your videos and this tutorial in the disappearing 9 patches was fun. Please keep them coming!!!! Huggies 🌹🌹🌹

[@carolbarnes7844]

So interesting to see the many turns you can take quilting for a different look. Thank you April

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

Another great tutorial. I did love your FQ 9 patch, what a great way to quickly make a larger quilt and use up some of my FQs. I’ll definitely be giving some of these a try.

[@sharontefft559]

Thanks for sharing your unintentional modification it gives me the confidence to keep on going

[@julieagar4483]

Thanks love this video. Your favourite quilt block is my favourite. Thanks for sharing the disappearing nine patch. I think pink boarders will look great. ❤️❤️

[@elizabethamis9376]

What a hoot! So free and relaxing, no pressure to match seams. Thanks for sharing. ❤👍from Somerset UK

[@MsDale1976]

I have a bunch of 5” squares both from scraps and purchased bundles, now I know what to do with them! Thank you. Not a boring disappearing nine patch, that’s for sure!

[@CrownFlowerCreations]

The layer cake you used for the disappearing nine patch I had too and did a stack-n-whack quilt! I thought I recognized that fabric! Lol

[@debbiedobbins6785]

Penelope is one of my favorite favorite fabric lines. So happy and cheery. There are so many awesome fabrics in that collection to use for a border but when I look at your blocks I see the hot pink ones stand out the most. So I’d probably put a thin white border before a wider hot pink border to bring you back in to all the colors in the quilt. Thanks Miss April for always bringing insight to a simple block and open the “possibilities” door! So fun. 🤗🤗

[@gigiontube]

I just love your attitude 👍😊🤪

[@sharonkobera8450]

I am so glad that you got the filming fixed. So much easier to watch your videos. I love the disappearing blocks.

[@user-lr9zd8th5s]

You can make matching pillow shams with the quilt. Absolutely love your videos.

[@aprilscraftroom]

yes!

[@beckyblankenship6640]

Really like the pink FQ blocks and think a medium green sashing, making them look like flowers in a garden with a vine stitch. SPRING 🎉😊.

[@debbiewood2675]

I like the top right the best. I like the idea of pink sashing around each block. Great tutorial as always!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@nancycollman9356]

Corner blocks and assorted color sashing, like in the blocks. Love your descriptions! Thank you for the four variation demonstation!

[@nancymcnamara2025]

Awesome blocks, and 👍to quilters! ❤

[@carenstory8425]

😂😂 my sister inlaw I love the magical disappearing 9 patch ❤ Looks Great

[@judithburke1539]

You made more cuts on the lower left block, so it'll be one inch smaller than the other three blocks. I'm pretty sure that you will either trim the three larger blocks to match the smallest block or make the sashing wider around the smallest block. Take care and thank you for the great ideas!

[@beckipugh8124]

Wow you are so brave to sew those blocks and then cut them apart! Yikes! That layer cake is so pretty I loved the colors and floral, yes I would love to see sashing or border , will you show us how you put them all together when you finish the top? Happy Quilting! Am really enjoying your videos!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@GranDonnaParker]

I love the idea of four different types of disappearing nine patches! I think the black and pink material dashing would be great rather than just pink.

[@leasagodding6850]

Pink sashing with black corner stones. maybe snowball the corners with black to make a secondary pattern

[@destrygraves]

The use of the pie wedge label instead whatever the correct angle says that I’m watching the right channel channel. The tops you wear and the chocolate, not to mention your obvious love for the babies suggests we’re from the same tribe. I started watching this video when it was first posted and stopped when you made the first cut of the double d9p because I had an aha moment. 2 days later I briefly paused at another aha moment. That’s the beauty of quilters. Each of us sees something and that inspires something completely different. The traditional D9P has always been my go to. That one block has infinite possibilities. Different fabrics in different shades of 2 or 3 colors create quilts visually appealing timeless quilts. TFS.

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️. Thank you

[@RJSchott-zo9co]

I always enjoy your tutorials! You often tease Di about using "little" pieces ... I recently finished making a heart and cross quilt..... it had 1" squares!!!!! Oh My🙃

[@Nana56]

I love the Disappearing 9 Patch, but I had no idea there were so many ways to do it. Thanks so much for this tutorial! I'm going to do it!!! It might be fun to put one of each method in the same quilt? Yes it is. Whoopee

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

Girl, you are too funny but still cute !!! Love your channel please don't ever change !!!❤🐦🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@aprilscraftroom]

😊 thank you

[@janiesoito4494]

I am definitely watching the "wrong" channel. Love your videos. ❤😊

[@judidavieswebb]

You brighten my day thank you ❤

[@alicefrancini5769]

It just amazes me how you can use the rotary cutter with either hand. Thanks for another great video!

[@aprilscraftroom]

It's funny. I don't even think about it until I use a rotary cutter you can only use if it is in your right hand. Drives me CRAZY! Is it a drive to CRAZY? Probably more a walk. LOL

[@kendranewton9071]

I love watching your tutorials, they are always a hoot. I quilt like you. I also liked the same one you liked the best, the scrappy was second. Thanks for being real, love you!🥰

[@pamboone6921]

Hi April, Awesome info, thanks for sharing! Yeah a sashing and border would look super nice on your disappearing 9patch, love them! ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@lindapucillo7875]

Another fun quilt adding the pink sashing would all a pop of color that would unite the blocks. The smaller block would need a slightly wider sashing to even it with the other blocks, but that shouldn’t be hard. As you were cutting the different blocks, I was surprised when the blocks didn’t all come out the same size A good lesson to learn. Thanks for making quilting so enjoyable

[@lynnperschke3966]

I loved this demonstration it’s was amazing to see all the ways to use a 9 patch!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peggersf9709]

I might do 2 blocks framed in a green and the other 2 blocks framed in pink. Then a pink/green border all around. Thanks for this idea using bigger size blocks.

[@karenglahn2151]

You are an inspiration, and I love your show. I've learned so much from you ❤

[@JudithJoice-nk7mf]

Love the choices. Makes it more fun.

[@user-oj2hy2jd3g]

You are a wonderful teacher. Thank You April

[@aprildahlberg6615]

I think you should sew them together like a four patch without sashing and maybe a border around all of it or not. I simply love your channel. Thank you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for the tips!

[@joycehernandez4513]

Thanks so much April I love your blocks on all your videos

[@cynthiabarron8474]

Thank you for all the tips they really come in handy

[@user-fl6be2gh5y]

wonderful what else can I say except we the quilters need to see more of these disappearing blocks. All the best from Australia Elissa

[@annolsen8276]

Great tutorial on the disappearing 9 patch. I really liked The 2nd one you did, it would be a great block to show off a focal fabrici the center. Great job April!

[@sharelynnbell6718]

April I love your videos I learn so much

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@barbaram6303]

Loved the demo of different styles of blocks…what a “magic” show!

[@m0ther0ne]

Great video. I am going to take the corner to corner cut (last block), and swap them with another corner to corner cut to give me an hourglass look in the middle. Thank you for keeping me sewing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Sounds great!

[@marchawhite602]

I would like to see a light green sashings only on two sides. then you can turn the blocks when sewing together to change the look a little more.

[@lindaporter6547]

April you always make my day. I learn alot and 😂. Love this disappearing 9 patch you have given me a great idea for my next quilt.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You can do it!

[@BanburyGal]

I think a green sashing would look lovely too especially since there is so much pink in each block already

[@margaretwills4821]

I love disappearing nine patches almost as much as I love your channel!! Thanks for another great video!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like them!

[@fionakirby9234]

So many ways to make a 9 patch, all gorgeous 😍

[@karenzauner8185]

I really love watching your vidoes. Cause always tell everybody to have fun..sewing..

[@cathyhasfaith6991]

Thank you so much for the disappearing 9 examples. I really loved the different designs and your Mama sized quilt blocks. I love your approach to quilting; have fun!

[@lindalosier5989]

The Disappearing 9 Patch is one of my favorites. I love all the options for this block!! Thanks for sharing!

[@kathidavis2442]

Hi April, thanks for making this look easier than it looks. I am always afraid of messing up and having to start over. Let’s all make happy little mistakes a blessing. Have a great day

[@jerryscott86]

Yes I just started quilting I have made wonderful friends

[@photographybyday]

Watching the replay. thanks for the different options. Tell my Spirit Animal Sherry I say hello. Happy Easter!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Sherry says HI DAY (and she loves her spirit animal so much!!!)

[@gaylewade8485]

Some time we forget to tell you thank you

[@janetschram3552]

I love this kind of block. I made place mats and a runner this way. Loved it!!

[@geraldwhite3523]

Love the disappearing 9 patches they are so much fun. Thank you for your beautiful spirit and the wonderful magical tutorials.❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you

[@chriskonieczny2100]

I love your hilarious enthusiasm you make it sound so easy. I have never done a 9 patch x now I will. 😊 HAPPY EASTER to you.

[@carolynthomas4527]

I like the last one best, so cute

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@Sewwithdebee]

Excellent thank you April

[@aprilscraftroom]

Any time! Thank you for watching my channel

[@pamlacey136]

Great blocks. I would like a sashing added to give the blocks some definition. Thanks for sharing the disappearing nine patch options. I love them.

[@suescholz5993]

I stumbled on you just by chance. What a lucky girl I am! I love your presentation and your energy shines through for what you do. I’ll be cutting some 10inch blocks in the morning. You have put a stop to my procrastinating. Thank you so much. All the way from Australia. Hugs.

[@dianehuntley2493]

I like the smaller blocks😊

[@rebeccamaccallum9239]

Awesome video. Loved seeing all the ideas. Making a dot cat combo quilt for the grandkids, so I think I will make this one with all different 10” squares. Keep the great cutting up block videos coming. I think u should do a totally scrappy sashing and border using up pieces of each fabric in the blocks, keep the scrappy going. Can’t wait for your next video. happy Easter.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Great idea!! Happy Easter!

[@connieking9873]

These blocks are so fun. You can do so many different moves with this block. Then sew together and use sashing or not you can do QAYG if you want which is what I do so no long are.

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

Great video….my fave is the standard and the diagonal!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Same here!

[@roxywood5278]

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial !! I want to make one of these blocks and see if I can do it..... Looks amazing without so much work..... Love your blocks and Pink or Black would look really great.... hugs

[@grams5580461]

I think I would add a sashing with corner stones to accent your beautiful squares. I love your creativity and how you make it so much fun to quilt. I think being perfect is way over rated. I have yet to make anything that doesn't have an oops in it.

[@bonieloiselle5489]

Look like an Irish chain. Wonder what it would look like intermingling the smaller blocks as a ten inch block mixture up with the larger blocks.😅

[@patriciapowell6908]

Love your channel

[@beyesh3760]

❤❤ Thank you, you have taught me alot. 😊 Great on the double cut is really cool. 😊😊 Happy Easter 🐰

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome!

[@kimdavenport9820]

I think trim them the same size and add a sashing around them. Thank you for the different ways to make a disappearing nine patch. ❤❤❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Great idea!

[@Tlea064]

Your favorite is my favorite also!

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- These are such great ideas. No tiny pieces! I love it. God bless.

[@florenfroe23]

Loved this video. Thanks

[@suzannejambon4736]

Great inspiration! Thank you for sharing!

[@ronniayala2056]

Another great video! Thank you.

[@donnawilliams8027]

Thank you, that was fun.

[@liselang2676]

I would suggest that you put the sister blocks together and work from there because it tells a story.

[@topaztorres148]

Always great tutorials thank you

[@joanbarker6581]

Thx for sharing!!

[@carolynthomas4527]

I agree, quilters are the best!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes!

[@lindaburke3442]

I think maybe a sashing in black with black boarders might make it pop. Maybe 🤔

[@pamelahargraves4454]

I would use a light green sashing instead of pink. Then I would use a darker pink for top and bottom.

[@anitaznoy2807]

I like your favorite too the best

[@FrancesSmeby]

I would use the least used color for the sashing. I would then use the grey like in the gray gingham fabric. Thanks for the ideas.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome!

[@justjudis9470]

Love your videos .I have learned so much !

[@TonyaPerry-ce3sm]

I have a ton of flannel material as I have an obsession with Rag quilts, but I am now having an obsession with all of you quilting ideas with cotton material. Can you use flannels for any of your quilting projects? Is there a special way to make flannel work instead of cotton? Please let me know if I need to use different techniques. Thank you so much and I will continue seeing all your great videos

[@melindamckenry6368]

Thank you for sharing. I was also was thinking a deep pink would look nice around the blocks but what about a black? I am not keen on black but sometimes it can really make a difference.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love it

[@MaxineBirst]

I love your videos. Have you ever done one on matching points?

[@aprilscraftroom]

yes

[@ashleymorgan9283]

Great video as always!! What line of fabric did the rainbow sewing machines come from? I need some of it in my life! Were the scissors handles rainbow also?? 🌈 Thanks! Yippie for a Chicago shirt!!

[@dianealexander6468]

April, love your show. I have gotten so many tips and ideas watching you. I look forward to your next show! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome!